What Is Teen Court?
Teen Court is a REAL court
for first-time juvenile offenders who have been charged with non-violent misdemeanors.
Defendants are represented and prosecuted by teen attorneys and go before a jury of their
peers who decides how the defendant will be held accountable by rendering a sentence for
the defendant. Sentencing includes mandatory service on the Teen Court jury and an oral
apologize to parents/guardian. Additional sentences may include community service,
finding employment, attending job skills training class, attending ASAP and/or adhering to
a curfew.
Teen volunteers serve as
attorneys, clerks, bailiffs, and jurors. Volunteers receive community service hours
for their service. For more information about the Teen Court program, click here.
